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LEAVING sulking H

951 replies

jamaisjedors · 08/05/2019 21:56

I can't believe this is my third thread.

I first posted in December about my H's sulking and silent treatment - I was ready to leave then but then got persuaded to give it another go.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/3448545-Confronting-DH-about-his-sulking?msgid=84022238

My second thread is where everyone helped me work through what was going on, helped IRL by individual and joint counselling.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/3498886-Confronting-DH-about-his-sulking-part2?msgid=85957683

We have now made a joint decision to separate, and I have found somewhere to live.

I don't regret not leaving in January because I have had time to process a lot of things, confide in friends, and come to understand a lot of things about myself and H.

However, sometimes I think it would have been a lot easier to power my way out of the door whilst still fuelled with a lot of anger.

Right now I am mostly very very sad.

Today seemed like a reasonably good day, H and I managed to discuss childcare arrangements up til the school holidays quite calmly and sensibly.

We each spent time doing fun things with the DC and H is actually encouraging them to get a little excited about the new house and buying new furniture etc.

But I have just been hit by a massive wave of sadness again after overhearing part of a conversation between DC1 and a friend. DC1 was saying that he had no idea at all this was coming and had never seen us argue or fight. Sad

I was sure they were at least aware of the horrible atmosphere, particularly over the last few months so it's a bit of slap in the face to realise they had no idea at all and this must seem totally incomprehensible to them.

OP posts:
jamaisjedors · 14/05/2019 09:35

His phone, bag and computer are at work in his office. No-one has seen him since yesterday lunchtime and he has left a colleague stranded somewhere when he was supposed to pick her up to go to a meeting this morning.

I am at the police station and they are phoning around.

A friend is arriving shortly.

Will leave it now for the thread.

OP posts:
Lisette1940 · 14/05/2019 09:45

We are all thinking of you Jamais

RandomMess · 14/05/2019 09:45

Thinking of you Thanks

foreverhanging · 14/05/2019 09:48

Thinking of you Jamais.

Imagine trying to frighten someone like he is. How awful.

ThatCurlyGirl · 14/05/2019 09:49

@jamaisjedors thinking of you xxxxx

LoubyLou1234 · 14/05/2019 09:50

I've followed your story from thread one and am so sad for you but also angry. Please don't doubt yourself no matter what happens this has been his doing. Years and years have built up to this he didn't understand how strong you are.

justilou1 · 14/05/2019 10:01

Oh Jamais... we’re here for you whatever happens.

LizzieSiddal · 14/05/2019 10:02

Bloody hell Jamais.

I’m glad a friend is arriving soon.x

Mix56 · 14/05/2019 10:05

Oh no, Contact the school, the boys must not leave with him.

yowhatnow · 14/05/2019 10:20

Holy crap. You must be going out of your skin. I hope he is ok and just messing with you so that you can get properly angry and continue moving on.

Dullardmullard · 14/05/2019 10:24

I’m so sorry to be reading this.

This is his sulks now on a massive scale but it’s affecting everyone.

I also say don’t let him take the kids. They seem savvy enough to ring you if he tries this plus the school themselves.

Thinking of you

smartiecake · 14/05/2019 10:41

Another one here sending support and thinking of you. I have followed your thread. I hope everything is ok. I agree with others contact the school and don't let the boys leave with anyone other than you.

PrayingandHoping · 14/05/2019 10:44

Sending support J. I hope you get some answers quickly

CJSmith2019 · 14/05/2019 10:44

Thinking of you. Flowers

Mix56 · 14/05/2019 10:51

You may not think it's poignant. But you should very much let police know that there is domestic abuse involved, that he could be dangerous

Clutterbugsmum · 14/05/2019 11:06

Sorry he is putting you through this, but I just had a thought do your DC school know what happening so he can not take the children from school.

nakedscientist · 14/05/2019 11:12

Gosh how worrying.

Please remember that this is not your fault.

ContessaIsOnADietDammit · 14/05/2019 11:17

Thinking of you jamais.

As an aside, he may later try to spin your concern as 'proof' that you still love him and regret your decision to separate. I mention it so you can be prepared for this line of attack Flowers

endofthelinefinally · 14/05/2019 11:20

I haven't previously posted on this thread, but this exact scenario is very familiar and triggering to me.
You have done the right thing in leaving him, no matter what the outcome.
Your priority must be to protect your children.

FilledSoda · 14/05/2019 11:31

Sulking x100Hmm

Paddy1234 · 14/05/2019 11:41

I have been following also since thread 1
💐💐💐
Thinking of you

marfisa · 14/05/2019 11:57

I have been reading your threads from the beginning and haven't posted, but I have huge admiration for the way you've handled all this, and I'm so sorry for what you're being put through now. Wishing you loads of ongoing support and strength.

longtimelurkerhelen · 14/05/2019 12:07

Oh jamais. Hope it is all resolved soon. ((hugs))

Queenofroutine · 14/05/2019 12:57

Jamais xx This reminds me of an amplified version of what my H has done repeatedly over the years when he’s not got his way. Stormed off with no word of where he’s going or for how long - even late at night or on holiday abroad. Leaving my children (younger then) frantic with worry where daddy has gone. It’s a form of punishment. I hope you get some answers soon & realise you are so right to be ending this.

springydaff · 14/05/2019 15:22

He knows about your goodness, how you believe in the inherent goodness in everyone, how you are loathe to hurt anyone. This is a grand gesture to pull on that side of you, to torture you with guilt.

Awful awful awful. I'm so sorry Jamais.